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Preparing your garden for winter
As the temperature drops and plant growth slows down, preparing your garden for winter is essential to protect your plants and ensure a strong start in spring. From mulching and pruning to covering frost-sensitive species, a few simple steps can make all the difference.
SA macadamia crop to double within next decade
Despite challenges such as US tariffs, South Africa is positioning itself even more strongly as the world’s leading macadamia producer, according to Alex Whyte, director of the Green Farms Nut Company.
Global demand for rooibos grows
Rooibos is set to benefit from strong growth in the global plant extracts market, driven by consumer health consciousness and increasing demand for 100% natural ingredients across various sectors.
Biosecurity needs to be tightened to improve red meat industry resilience
With foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) an ongoing crisis in South Africa, Department of Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen recently announced that R42 million has been set aside for the procurement of FMD vaccines.
Crocodile farming in the spotlight on World Croc Day
While it is difficult to determine exactly how many crocodile farms there are in South Africa, the conditions under which some of these animals are kept has taken centre stage on World Croc Day.
Meander to Nullarbor Cottages
Head off to the Magalies Meander for a tranquil, self-catering farm stay.
Chenin Blanc: Fuelling SA’s wine economy
Drink Chenin Day showcases the diversity and quality of South Africa’s most planted wine grape. South Africa’s most planted and historic wine grape, Chenin Blanc, takes centre stage on Drink Chenin Day, celebrated this year on Saturday 14 June.
Stock theft deals major economic blow to SA’s agri sector
While stock theft has seemingly declined in the fourth quarter of the 2024/25 financial year, the battle against the scourge, which has cost the agriculture sector billions, continues.
Swiss chard: a simple crop for large and small scale farmers
Growing Swiss chard is simple, making it an easy crop for new and small-scale farmers. With its ability to withstand cooler temperatures, it can be cultivated across South Africa.
Savanna goat ram sold for record price of R400 000 at Royal Genetics Sale
Savanna goat ram Maize Valley Savanna 95230071 fetched the highest price of R400 000 at Royal Genetics’ Second Production Sale held on Saturday at the Castle De Wildt Showgrounds near Modimolle, Limpopo.
Corruption Watch slams government over failure of Farmworker Equity Schemes
Corruption Watch (CW) has taken aim at the Department of Agriculture over its prolonged and ongoing failure to implement Farmworker Equity Schemes (FWES). FWES were designed to allow farmworkers the opportunity to become shareholders in farms with the support of government grants.
Clarity on the use of highly hazardous pesticides expected mid-June
The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture is expecting an update from the Department of Agriculture about consultations with other stakeholders regarding the ban of terbufos and other highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs).
Economists cautiously optimistic about agricultural growth
Amid an overall climate of recovery in the agriculture sector, the livestock industry is under a fair deal of strain in light of the latest outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
Get your cattle through winter with these strategies
The challenges facing small-scale farmers during winter are significant, and there seems to be very little government support for these farmers. Cattle farming plays an important role in South Africa’s agricultural economy and even more so in the emerging and small-scale farmer sector, which accounts for 5,7 million head of cattle.
SA marks International Day of the Potato with Joburg Market festivities
Today, 30 May, marks the International Day of the Potato, which highlights the crop’s importance in food security, nutrition, and rural livelihoods.
Historic Bloemendal Wine Estate heads to auction with R250 million reserve price
Bloemendal Wine Estate, one of South Africa’s oldest wine farms, will be auctioned off on 28 May with a reserve price of R250 million and an expected opening bid of R180 million.
Boran heifer sold for R800 000 at Hurwitz & Friends Auction
The first-ever Hurwitz & Friends Auction took place at the Bull Ring Auction House in Davel, bringing together 22 Boran breeders.
Aloe ferox: a plant pharmacy and attractive garden feature
Renowned worldwide for its medicinal and cosmetic properties, Aloe ferox is also an integral part of South Africa’s cultural heritage. Linda Piegl explores the plant’s traditional uses and how to grow it at home.
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